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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2016-06-30, Page 20PAGE 20. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 2016. Festival Art Gallery seeks exhibition artists The Blyth Festival Art Gallery is looking for artists for exhibitions in the 2017 and 2018 seasons. Besides the annual Community Show, an open (non-juried) showing of regional art work, and the Student Show (works by Huron and Perth high school art students), the gallery mounts three special art exhibits Representing Huron East Council and staff, including Chief Administrative Officer Brad Knight, in blue, who was the former Clerk Treasurer of Grey Township, were out in full force for the parade held as part of the 160th Grey Township reunion. Knight also delivered the first pitch for the slo-pitch tournament that was a part of the weekend. (vickyBremnerpnoto) each year. Usually three weeks in length, they may be solo, two -person or group showings on one theme. Individual artists or groups are invited to submit a proposal to the art gallery for consideration for the next two seasons. Work in any media (painting, print making, photography, textiles, ceramics, sculpture, etc.) is acceptable and will be selected on the basis of artistic merit. Application packages must include the artist's contact information, a current biography and CV. An artist's statement and exhibition concept are also required, as well as good quality images of recent work in the same style as will be represented in the show. Applications may be submitted in hard copy form, digitally on CD/DVD, or by e-mail to arrive by July 20. Submissions will be reviewed by the Exhibition Committee and short- listed artists will be interviewed in their own studio by the committee members. Application packages should be mailed to Lauren Marshall, 430 Murray Blvd., Kincardine, ON N2Z 3B2 or e-mailed to lauren.w.marshall@gmail.com Actors bring play's characters depth Continued from page 19 intense focus on Day and McLellan's characters, Dolan and Allen do magnificent jobs of bringing to life and filling out their characters. Allen's Ben, a grad student investigating bees and Dolan's Earl, a cash cropper with a penchant for dating who could easily be run into at any local coffee shop, could have walked on the stage and been explained with a few simple adjectives. Ben, who could be a hippy grad student, and Earl, who could be a stubborn farmer, are instead wonderful characters created by Crawford and given three- dimensional life by Allen and Dolan, respectively. The play is one that shouldn't be missed, though those, like myself, walking in expecting another wall- to-wall comedy will find something else. The play could be called a comedy with a lot of drama or a drama prefaced with a lot of comedy, however, regardless of the nomenclature, it shouldn't be missed. Also, don't be put off by the amount of skin shown — while it definitely sets a different tone than most other plays to premiere in Blyth, it serves to show the characters at their most vulnerable, both physically and emotionally, rather than shock the audience. The Birds and the Bees runs until Aug. 6 at the Blyth Festival this year. For more information, visit www.blythfestival.com ENBRIDGE RIDE TO �f ►►� com NQU ER AP®.NCMSskiART: rL.«kCEN SRI THANK YOU FROM THE FIRE RIDERS From left: Paul Josling, Jeff Josling, Shanann Josling, Shawn Loughlin, Kelsy Long and Mike McDowell Through the generosity of our friends, family, neighbours and service groups we raised $15,107 for the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre Thank you to our Jersey Sponsors: Blyth Cowbell Brewing Company, Leslie Motors, Design Concrete Systems Ltd., Howick Firefighters Association, Blyth Firefighters Association, Diane Radford and Doug Scrimgeour, MGM Townsend Tire, Blyth Lions Club. "